Lab Technician
Job Title: Lab Technician Location: Wheat Ridge, CO Pay Rate: 25 - 28/hr, W-2 Duration: 6 Month Contract Night shift; Monday-Friday, 9pm-5:30am Summary: Work Mode: Onsite Message from Manager: "for this temp position, I am looking for someone who has direct clinical reference lab experience. Ideally the candidate will have experience analyzing patient clinical samples working in at least one of these areas: Urinalysis, Hematology, Chemistry or Parasitology. It's a bonus: if they have experience working in animal health. When I review resumes for a temp position, I look for lab techs who have worked in a clinical reference lab (e.g., LabCorp, Quest, Idexx, Antech) or in a hospital setting working in the hospitals clinical lab. People who have experience working only with point of care equipment (POC) or QA experience or work on mass spec/PCR, or in labs that test chemicals or water treatment aren’t good fits. Our training for a general lab tech takes 6mos – 1year typically, so I am looking for candidates that don’t need much training." Responsibilities: Prepare biological specimens for testing in various departments, including hematology, urinalysis, serology, chemistry, endocrinology, parasitology, cytology, and coagulation. Use high-throughput automated analyzers, microscopes, and other diagnostic equipment to test sample types such as whole blood, serum, urine, and feces. Set up and execute laboratory tests, review results, and release findings in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Perform routine and non-routine maintenance on analyzers, including daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance. Perform basic analyzer troubleshooting techniques on one major department analyzer. Review and accept daily Quality Control reports and weekly Levey-Jennings charts. Handle and store all biological specimens in accordance with SOPs. Maintain a clean and organized laboratory workspace. Properly handle and dispose of medical and biohazardous waste while adhering to all applicable regulatory guidelines. Consistently and properly fill out laboratory logs, including maintenance, environmental, and cleaning logs. Maintain several types of records, including medical records, courier logs, and manifests. Prepare biological specimens for shipment to offsite testing facilities, adhering to all standards set forth by regulatory bodies including the Department of Transportation (DOT). Receive, store, and log all laboratory and office supplies into designated locations. Operate and maintain secondary laboratory equipment, including centrifuges, pipettes, heating blocks, and slide stainers. Understand and follow SOPs and training modules set forth by Reference Laboratories. Requirements: MT or MLT: 0 to 5 years of lab experience. CVT/RVT: 1 to 5 years of lab experience. 2-year degree: 1 to 5 years of lab experience. 4-year degree: 1 to 5 years of lab experience. Able to sit and stand for long periods. Able to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible hours and overtime may be required.
